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Raleigh Radiology Impact Scholarship

Raleigh Radiology Impact Scholarship

Established by Raleigh Radiology to support a second year full-time student enrolled in the radiography curriculum at Wake Tech. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society Scholarship

Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society Scholarship

Established in 2017 by members of the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society to assist high achieving students pursuing a degree in Dental Hygiene at Wake Technical Community College. Preference given to students living in Wake County and those who are student members of...

RATIO Architects Scholarship

RATIO Architects Scholarship

The Ratio Architects Scholarship will be awarded to a student obtaining an associate degree in Architectural Technology or Landscape Architecture Technology from Wake Technical Community College. The goal with this scholarship is to help students in the fields of...

Red Hat Scholarship

Red Hat Scholarship

Established in 2006 by Red Hat to fund scholarships for outstanding students in the Computer Programming Department who have demonstrated significant academic achievement. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree or certificate in Open Source Technology.

Reece Hester ASTA Strive for Excellence Scholarship

Reece Hester ASTA Strive for Excellence Scholarship

The Reece Hester ASTA Strive for Excellence Scholarship honors Reece Hester’s leadership and service to the independent tire and auto repair industry. This scholarship will be awarded to Wake Tech Automotive Technologies students. Through this scholarship, ASTA hopes...

Riley Contracting Group Veterans Scholarship

Riley Contracting Group Veterans Scholarship

Established in 2017, the Riley Contracting Group Veterans Scholarship supports student/s pursuing an Associates Degree at Wake Tech Community College. Students who self-identify as ‘veteran’ on their scholarship application are eligible to be considered.

Robert L. "Roddy" Jones Endowed Scholarship

Robert L. "Roddy" Jones Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2001 by Robert L. (Roddy) Jones of Raleigh, Chairman of Tri Properties, to establish endowed scholarships for the hotel and restaurant management program. As a director of Progress Energy Foundation, Mr. Jones designated $100,000 of the Directors...

Ron and Catherine Perry Endowed Scholarship

Ron and Catherine Perry Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established to assist a talented, hard-working student pursuing a degree in the Culinary Arts program at Wake Tech Community College.

Ronnie Lowe Memorial Scholarship

Ronnie Lowe Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in April 2020 through gifts made by family, friends, alumni and colleagues in memory of Ronald (Ronnie) Lowe, Wake Tech instructor, department head, and senior professor. Ronnie arrived at Wake Tech in September of 1991 to start the...

Rotary Club of West Raleigh

Rotary Club of West Raleigh

Established by The Rotary Club of West Raleigh for a full-time second year student pursuing any associate degree program offered at Wake Tech.

Rotary Club of West Raleigh Skilled Trades Scholarship

Rotary Club of West Raleigh Skilled Trades Scholarship

This scholarship supports high achieving students pursuing critical skilled trades programs, specifically plumbing; air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration; and electrical systems technology.

RSM Accounting Excellence Scholarship

RSM Accounting Excellence Scholarship

The RSM Accounting Excellence Scholarship will be focused on student/s pursuing a college transfer associate’s degree in Accounting at Wake Tech. The selected students will be merit-based with respect to need.

Sammie C. Thornton Memorial Scholarship

Sammie C. Thornton Memorial Scholarship

Established through gifts made by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Sammie C. Thornton, Wake tech graduate, instructor, faculty association president and Dean of Applied Technologies. Sammie was a tireless champion for training and education that transforms...

Sam Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Sam Taylor Memorial Scholarship

The Sam Taylor Memorial Scholarship will be open to Biotechnology AAS and Biopharmaceutical Technology programs at Wake Tech. The Taylor Scholarship will award two (2) $2500 scholarships each of the next 3 years. The intent of the award is to encourage students to...

Sandra and Terry Dangler Scholarship

Sandra and Terry Dangler Scholarship

We believe in the importance of improving our community through education and the development of generational wealth. These scholarships are awarded to underrepresented first generation college students with a financial need who are pursuing an Associate in Applied...

Sassool Culinary Arts Scholarship

Sassool Culinary Arts Scholarship

Sassool Mediterranean Café established the Sassool Culinary Arts Scholarship in 2014. “It’s about giving back,” says owner, Mounir Saleh. “Kids are our future. This scholarship is a way to help one achieve his or her goal.” This annual scholarship will assist a...

Seby Jones Endowed Scholarship for Part Time Students

Seby Jones Endowed Scholarship for Part Time Students

Established in 2008 with Wake Technical Community College Foundation and the Seby B. Jones Family Foundation, to fund scholarships for part-time construction management technology students.

Second Chance Endowed Scholarship

Second Chance Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2004 by Julian & Elizabeth Bradley, with the NC Community Foundation for Wake Tech Foundation. The income from the endowment is be used to fund a need-based scholarship(s) for adults in the 35-50 year range who are pursuing job retraining.

SEPI Leadership Scholarship

SEPI Leadership Scholarship

Sepi Saidi, founder, president, and CEO of SEPI, Inc., believes in supporting and advancing underrepresented studeents, especially women of color, pursuing careers in STEM fields. Established in 2020 the SEPI Leadership Scholarship is available to Wake Tech students,...

Service Roofing and Sheet Metal Scholarship

Service Roofing and Sheet Metal Scholarship

Established by Service Roofing and Sheet Metal Company of Garner to fund one scholarship for a student enrolled in the industrial systems technology diploma or associate degree program.

S&ME Malone Scholarship

S&ME Malone Scholarship

These scholarships, named for S&ME, will be used for students who successfully complete their studies at the Vernon Malone Academy and wish to matriculate to Wake Tech to pursue additional studies. Need based with respect to merit in the Applied Engineering and...

Splash Car Wash Scholarship

Splash Car Wash Scholarship

Established in 2020, Splash Car Wash Raleigh is a locally owned and operated car wash. Splash proudly supports many groups across Wake County and is excited to offer this scholarship to include Wake Tech students working hard to create a bright and shiny future for...

Stewart Engineering Scholarship

Stewart Engineering Scholarship

Established in 2008 by Stewart Engineering of Raleigh to support scholarships in the Surveying Technology program. These scholarships seek to support students enrolled full or part time with an emphasis on Hispanic students.

Swagger Boutique Endowed Scholarship

Swagger Boutique Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2020, the Swagger Boutique Endowed Scholarship is awarded each year to a female student with financial need pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or any of the Skilled Trades. The owner of Swagger Boutique, Mandy Becker, believes...

SylviaLynn Memorial Scholarship

SylviaLynn Memorial Scholarship

Sylvia Prescott and Lynn Matthews were two loving and devoted mothers. They navigated challenges to build the foundation for a better life for their children and grandchildren. This scholarship was established in their memory to support women with the same...

TC and Bill Parker Rotary Scholarship

TC and Bill Parker Rotary Scholarship

The TC and Bill Parker Rotary Scholarship is awarded each year to a high performing student pursing an education at Wake Tech. TC and Bill Parker were long-time, dedicated members of the Rotary Club of North Raleigh and champions for education locally.

Temple Sloan Family Foundation Scholarship

Temple Sloan Family Foundation Scholarship

Established in 2014, the Temple Sloan Family Foundation Scholarship support students with financial need as they pursue additional training and education at Wake Technical Community College.

The 200 Club Scholarship

The 200 Club Scholarship

Established in 2011, these scholarships were created to support sworn officers pursuing an associate degree program at Wake Tech with plans to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor degree. If not a sworn officer, interested students must be enrolled...

The Bob Picklesimer, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Bob Picklesimer, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2021 in memory of Bob Picklesimer, Jr. Scholarships will assist students in the electrical systems technology program pursue their electrical licensing and other training required to become a professionally licensed electrician.

The Bost Custom Homes Build It Forward Scholarship

The Bost Custom Homes Build It Forward Scholarship

The intent of this scholarship is to incentivize and advance students who are pursuing skilled labor careers in the construction industry. Labor shortages across the industry are contributing to the increased cost of construction and affordable houses crises in many...